PATHWAY TO HOPE PUBLIC ART PROJECT
MEXICO
Role: Creator and Director
2022, Mexico
In 2022, Christina MacGillivray partnered Venezuelan artist Camila de la Fuenta (CamdelaFu) and UN Human Rights to create Camino de Esperanza (Path of Hope), a public mural at Casa Refugiados—a sanctuary for migrants and refugees traveling through Mexico City.
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The participatory art project began with an arts workshop for migrants and refugees. In the workshop, participants shared their migration stories. A common thread emerged: the power of small acts of kindness—like sharing a cup of coffee or offering a piece of bread—moments that, though seemingly small, meant everything in times of need.
Camila transformed these reflections into a giant mural on the walls of a migrant and refugee shelter in Mexico City. Workshop participants helped bring the large-scale mural to life through painting it together. The mural stands as a symbol to welcome people on their journey and remind the community that small acts of kindness can make a difference in individual lives.
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More than just an artwork, Camino de Esperanza became a powerful symbol of resilience, unity, and hope. Its impact extended beyond the refuge—the accompanying video was broadcast across Mexico City’s metro stations, reaching 4.5 million people daily with a simple yet profound message: kindness matters.
The Pathway to Hope mural in Mexico City was created in partnership
with refugees, migrants and the United Nations.